Alaskan History- A Newcomers Perspective: Claire made some really great points throughout her blog. I didn’t realize how disrespectful can be regarding the environment up here. I have noticed the lack of recycling. I agree that people should look at the world through a cultures perspective to understand the culture more. Father Oleska’s definition was really interesting. I did a lot of searching for definitions that I really agreed with.
Gary’s Alaska Blog: The illustration that shows the observable and non-observable parts of culture is an interesting way to break down culture. There is so much that can be said to define culture. I want to use this in my classroom as a discussion piece. Thanks Gary! I have really enjoyed seeing the Native Youth Olympics since I have been up here. It would be neat to see these games take place with different Native groups in the lower 48.
Investigate Alaska: I liked how Betty pointed out that Native values have developed through subsistence, and that their culture has been shaped by means of survival. I spent some time in Kotzebue. Being up there I was able to see how much people rely on the land around them for survival. It is fascinating learning the many ways Natives utilize what surrounds them.
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